The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is considerably more expensive than the Dell Inspiron 15 3520, providing a higher resolution OLED display, a more powerful processor and GPU, more storage and RAM, which makes it better for demanding tasks like 3D rendering or engineering software. However, this makes it less portable due to its lower battery capacity. On the other hand, the Dell Inspiron is more affordable, but its performance and display quality are lower, fitting for everyday tasks like browsing and office applications, with slightly better battery life and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Advantages of the Dell Inspiron 15 3520
The Dell Inspiron 15 3520 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED.
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
259.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good for general use, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is better for general use largely due to its superior CPU, larger RAM, and higher-quality OLED screen, which result in better performance and visual experience. The Dell Inspiron 15 3520, while more modest in these aspects, offers slightly better portability and excellent heat management but falls short due to its less powerful CPU, smaller RAM, and lower-grade IPS screen.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Dell Inspiron 15 3520 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is better suited for engineering and design due to its high-end CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and superior OLED screen quality, which are crucial for intensive tasks and accurate color representation. In contrast, the Dell Inspiron 15 3520, with a more modest CPU and GPU, less RAM, and a lower-resolution screen, is only adequate for less demanding engineering tasks.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.0/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for content creation, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
7.9/10
6.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good for software development, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.9/10
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
259.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts an OLED display which provides vibrant colors and deep blacks, hence offering excellent visual clarity and fidelity for general use and engineering where color accuracy is crucial. However, for gaming and 3D, its likely standard refresh rate doesn't match the high-refresh displays preferred in those fields which aid in smoother motion. The Dell Inspiron 15 3520, with a likely average LCD panel, offers acceptable quality for general tasks and color-sensitive work but falls behind in gaming due to its probably lower refresh rate and less impressive color and contrast performance compared to OLED.
Build Quality
7.2/10
6.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good build quality, while the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$990
$335
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Dell Inspiron 15 3520 costs $335.
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
"Dell's Inspiron 15 (3525) is a peppy-enough and affordable-enough home or remote work machine, but it's not very ambitious; it does little to go beyond the basics. More the concern: It’s readily overshadowed by a number of machines that outperform and outclass it. Even if the Inspiron can get the job done today, its competition has the mettle to keep doing the job tomorrow in a way the Inspiron simply can’t promise. Plus, those alternatives are much more enjoyable after work."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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